Electrical Engineer; CYBER

Overview

Job Summary:

This vacancy is for a GS-0850-13, Electrical Engineer (CYBER) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, C5

ISC SHORT RANGE SYSTEMS BRANCH in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.

• You will serve as a/an Electrical Engineer (CYBER) and be responsible for executing systems and engineering processes to drive development for critical sensors and maritime domain awareness systems.
• Typical work assignments include:
  Serving as the System Engineer for complex networked VHF/UHF communications systems, such as Rescue 21, including responsibility for generating technical requirements and specifications based on operational, functional, and non-functional requirements IAW C5
  
  ISC standards and practices.
• Work with service managers, product owners, and end users to balance and prioritize tasks to meet overall customer constraints and objectives.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on radio frequency, mechanical, electrical, computing, and networking considerations affecting VHF/UHF communications systems.
• Review and provide recommendations to the Contracting Officer''s Representative on engineering and technical contract documentation.
• Provide recommendations on configuration item replacements due to End of Life and obsolescence issues.
• Engage in mandatory training and any other training required for success in the position. Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position may be required.

This position has a positive education requirement. If education is included on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. See FOREIGN EDUCATION below. You must provide evidence with your application.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:
Social Security Number, Date of Birth, photos, or personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Background investigation and Secret clearance required.
• Time-in-Grade requirements must be met by the closing date.
• All Federal salary payments via direct deposit.
• If applicable, disclosure of political appointee status per OPM guidance.

Education, experience, and other documents will be evaluated as described in the Evaluations section. See the Announcement for details on CTAP/ICTAP, VEOA, and other eligible programs.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training, along with any applicable assessments, will be rated. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:
Systems Engineering, Teamwork, Technical Competence, Technical Credibility, Technical Documentation.

Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Apply online via USAJOBS; include a resume, any applicable assessments, and required supporting documentation. The closing date is 01/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern. Verify all information for accuracy. If needed, contact the Human Resources Office for alternatives to online submission.

Limit your resume to two pages. Include start and end dates and hours per week. Provide any applicable assessments, SF-50s, transcripts (if education is used to qualify), and veterans documents as described in the announcement. See the announcement for exact requirements and deadlines.

DHS offers competitive salaries and benefits including health, dental, vision, life, long-term care insurance; retirement (Thrift Savings Plan);
Flexible Spending Accounts; leave; holidays; and other programs. Some benefits may require eligibility and/or location considerations.

E-Verify is used;
Fair Chance Act considerations apply;
Suitability statements and other standard federal employment notices are included. DHS welcomes applicants with disabilities and offers reasonable accommodations. More than one selection may be made from this announcement…